30 Rock

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Liz Lemon, head writer of the sketch-comedy show TGS with Tracy Jordan, must deal with an arrogant new boss and a crazy new star while trying to run a successful television show without losing her mind.
  • 22min
  • Seasons: 7
  • Episodes: 138
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30 Rock

season 5

serie United States 2006 - 2013

Episode rating

Season 5
7.9
E1
8.2
E2
7.7
E3
8.5
E4
8.0
E5
7.8
E6
7.9
E7
7.8
E8
7.6
E9
7.9
E10
8.2
E11
8.3
E12
7.9
E13
8.3
E14
8.2
E15
8.2
E16
7.5
E17
7.8
E18
7.6
E19
8.0
E20
8.4
E21
7.8
E22
7.6
E23

Cast of season 5

In order of relevance in the season

Episodes of season 523

  • 7.9
    /10

    The Fabian Strategy
    episode S5.E1 september 2010
    As season five of TGS begins, Liz and Carol are forced to confront their relationship, Jack and Avery battle over home decorating, Jenna becomes a TGS producer, and Tracy struggles with life at 30 Rock without Kenneth.
  • 8.2
    /10

    When It Rains, It Pours
    episode S5.E2 september 2010
    Liz finds out that a guy in editing is spreading rumors about her, Jack begins recording advice videos for his unborn son, Tracy takes steps to make sure he's there for his daughter's birth, and Kenneth tries to prove he has a purpose.
  • 7.7
    /10

    Let's Stay Together
    episode S5.E3 october 2010
    Jack tries to embrace diversity to satisfy a grandstanding congresswoman who could potentially block the NBC/KableTown deal, and Jenna tries to help Kenneth get his page job back.
  • 8.5
    /10

    Live Show
    episode S5.E4 october 2010
    Liz is upset because nobody remembers her 40th birthday, Jack tries to give up drinking to support his pregnant girlfriend, and Tracy threatens to break character during TGS.
  • 8
    /10

    Reaganing
    episode S5.E5 october 2010
    Jack's 24-hour "perfect game" of solving problems is put on the line when Liz needs relationship help and Tracy needs to learn his line for a commercial. Meanwhile, Jenna, Kenneth and Kelsey Grammer pull a con on Carvel.
  • 7.8
    /10

    Gentleman's Intermission
    episode S5.E6 november 2010
    Avery asks Jack to act as a mentor to someone besides Liz, but Liz has her own problems when her married 80-year-old father visits to cruise singles bars. Meanwhile, Jenna is mad because NBC has an obituary for Tracy but not for her.
  • 7.9
    /10

    Brooklyn Without Limits
    episode S5.E7 november 2010
    Liz frequents a local boutique because she thinks she's helping the environment--and their jeans make her butt look good. Meanwhile, Jack helps an enemy's political rival, and Jenna helps Tracy aim for a Golden Globe nomination.
  • 7.8
    /10

    College
    episode S5.E8 november 2010
    Liz suddenly becomes cool after she wins the crew lottery, Jack discovers that the microwave division has made the perfect microwave, and the writers play a prank on Pete after discovering that Jack's voice is used on a website.
  • 7.6
    /10

    Chain Reaction of Mental Anguish
    episode S5.E9 december 2010
    Jack tries to help Tracy after he helps his "son" finance an ill-conceived theme restaurant, Liz turns to Kenneth as a relationship therapist, and Jenna thinks her boyfriend may pop an important question to her.
  • 7.9
    /10

    Christmas Attack Zone
    episode S5.E10 december 2010
    Jack tries to ambush his mother by inviting his father and Avery to Christmas dinner, Jenna misses her ex because they won't attend "New Queers Eve" together, and Tracy tries to maintain his new "serious" image.
  • 8.2
    /10

    Mrs. Donaghy
    episode S5.E11 january 2011
    Liz tries to blackmail Jack on behalf of TGS after they discover that they're married because of a license error, but Jack has a dirty trick of his own. Meanwhile Jenna and Danny fight after they are forced to share a dressing room.
  • 8.3
    /10

    Operation Righteous Cowboy Lightning
    episode S5.E12 january 2011
    Jack tries to put together a benefit for a disaster that hasn't happened yet, Liz and Tracy come to blows as reality show cameras follow Tracy around, and a mock disaster scenario gives Lutz a rare position of control with the writers.
  • 7.9
    /10

    ¡Qué Sorpresa!
    episode S5.E13 february 2011
    Jack pitches a crazy idea to the new boss after he discovers that he doesn't fit in with the new "family" corporate culture, Liz pretends to be pregnant to protect Avery's secret, and Tracy and Jenna fight over a gift from Kabletown.
  • 8.3
    /10

    Double-Edged Sword
    episode S5.E14 february 2011
    Liz and Carol's relationship takes a turn for the worse during an extended flight delay, Jack and Avery try to get home when Avery goes into labor in Canada, and Tracy begins feeling the pressure of being an "EGOT" winner.
  • 8.2
    /10

    It's Never Too Late for Now
    episode S5.E15 february 2011
    Jenna takes Liz out to distract her from her breakup and prove love still exists, while Jack, a newly sleep-deprived father, loses his negotiating edge when discussing his nanny's salary. Pete and Frank start a rock band.
  • 8.2
    /10

    TGS Hates Women
    episode S5.E16 february 2011
    Liz believes that her new female guest writer perpetuates negative female stereotypes and is bad for women, while Jack discovers that he has his hands full trying to get rid of the heir to the Kabletown empire.
  • 7.5
    /10

    Queen of Jordan
    episode S5.E17 march 2011
    Jack puts Liz in charge of an event for Angie in the hopes that she can emotionally manipulate Angie into making an appeal to Tracy. The "Queen of Jordan" cameras bring Jack some embarrassment while leaving Jenna starved for attention. A lost love returns to Frank's life, causing him to question his maturity.
  • 7.8
    /10

    Plan B
    episode S5.E18 march 2011
    With Tracy still in Africa, TGS goes on "forced hiatus," causing everybody to begin making other career plans. Meanwhile, Jack turns to Devon Banks to get out of a bind with the Kabletown CEO.
  • 7.6
    /10

    I Heart Connecticut
    episode S5.E19 april 2011
    Liz and Kenneth try to find where Tracy is hiding in New York so they can save the show, Jenna is busy shooting a horror film in Connecticut, and Pete tries to stand up to a bullying crew member.
  • 8
    /10

    100: Part 1
    episode S5.E20 april 2011
    When Hank Hooper threatens to cancel "TGS", Jack convinces him to allow Liz and company the chance to do their 100th episode. To produce the best show possible, however, Liz must deal with less-than-ideal working conditions. Amidst the chaos of show preparation, Jack starts doubting a key decision in his life and Jenna contemplates motherhood.
  • 8.4
    /10

    100: Part 2
    episode S5.E21 april 2011
    When Hank Hooper threatens to cancel "TGS", Jack convinces him to allow Liz and company the chance to do their 100th episode. To produce the best show possible, however, Liz must deal with less-than-ideal working conditions. Amidst the chaos of show preparation, Jack starts doubting a key decision in his life and Jenna contemplates motherhood.
  • 7.8
    /10

    Everything Sunny All the Time Always
    episode S5.E22 april 2011
    When Avery is kidnapped while on assignment in North Korea, Jack turns to an old girlfriend to get her released. Meanwhile, Tracy makes the entourage recreate an inside joke, and Liz wages war on a plastic bag in a tree outside her window.
  • 7.6
    /10

    Respawn
    episode S5.E23 may 2011
    Liz's summer vacation is interrupted when Tracy shows up.